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Michael Madyira

Senior Journalist
FBC Sports Reporter of the Year (Njama Awards - Zimbabwe) - 2013 | Soccer journalism, African Football, PSL (Premier Soccer League), CAF Champions League, Tactical Analysis, Transfer Market, ICC Cricket Awards | English
Michael Madyira is a Senior Journalist at FARPost, covering the Betway Premiership, African football and tactical analysis, with a focus on Mamelodi Sundowns, Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. He has more than a decade of experience in sports journalism. Before joining FARPost, he wrote for Goal.com, covering the Premier Soccer League (PSL), CAF inter-club competitions and major international tournaments. In 2013, while a sports reporter at The Standard in Zimbabwe, he won the FBC Sports Reporter of the Year award at the National Journalistic and Media Awards (Njama), as reported by the Zimbabwe Standard. He was later a voting panelist for the 2013/14 International Cricket Council (ICC) Awards.

Michael Madyira

Mamelodi Sundowns lifting the MTN8 title

‘Back to where they belong’: Ex-Chiefs star delivers strong verdict on Sundowns

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender David Kannemeyer is convinced Mamelodi Sundowns have returned to being a mean machine that was dominating domestic football.…
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Sebastian Pedersen going through his paces during an Orlando Pirates training session

‘No issues with Pedersen’: Ouaddou clarifies striker’s struggles at Orlando Pirates

Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has addressed Sebastian Pedersen’s limited game time, insisting there are no issues with the striker while praising…
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Renaldo Leaner diving for the ball during a Kaizer Chiefs training session

Renaldo Leaner sets Kaizer Chiefs’ plan to silence Red Arrows

Kaizer Chiefs goalkeeper Renaldo Leaner has outlined how they are plotting to overturn the 1-0 deficit they suffered away at Red Arrows FC when they host the…
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Thapelo Morena controls the ball with his chest during a Mamelodi Sundowns match

Thapelo Morena makes his case for more minutes at Mamelodi Sundowns 

Mamelodi Sundowns and Bafana Bafana utility star Thapelo Morena has reflected on overcoming injury woes and enjoying more game time this season in the…
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Orlando Pirates players at training

‘They are 50 percent ready’: Benson Mhlongo assesses Orlando Pirates’ rising stars

Former Orlando Pirates captain Benson Mhlongo has passed a verdict on the new crop of players emerging at the Soweto giants and slowly turning themselves…
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Teboho Mokoena warming up before a Mamelodi Sundowns match

Cardoso on Teboho Mokoena and Ronwen Williams fitness concerns ahead of crucial Wiliete tie

Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has provided an injury update on his two key players, Teboho Mokoena and Ronwen Williams, as the Brazilians face the…
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Fernando da Cruz conducting a Kaizer Chiefs training session

Da Cruz explains what Kaizer Chiefs need to do to overturn Red Arrows setback

Kaizer Chiefs coach Fernando Da Cruz says they need major changes to overturn the 1-0 defeat they suffered away at Red Arrows FC in the first leg of the CAF…
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Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo making an address

Kaizer Chiefs legend Doctor Khumalo lands SAFA role

Former Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Doctor Khumalo has been appointed vice-chairperson of the SAFA Technical Committee, deputising for Jack Maluleke, who retains…
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Mamelodi Sundowns defender Thabang Matuludi shruggs off the challenge of an Al Ahli player during a FIFA Intercontinental Cup match.

Mweene reveals why Matuludi has settled quickly at Sundowns

Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeping coach Kennedy Mweene has explained how the club’s dressing-room culture has helped new signing Thabang Matuludi come out of his…
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Kaizer Chiefs star Reeve Frosler passes the ball under the challenge of a Red Arrows player

Kaizer Chiefs lose to Red Arrows, Confederation Cup ambitions under threat

Kaizer Chiefs extended their winless run to four consecutive games across two competitions after losing 1-0 to Red Arrows FC in a CAF Confederation Cup…
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Thabo Cele with the MTN8 title won by Mamelodi Sundowns

‘Whoever decided, made a mistake’: Kannemeyer on Kaizer Chiefs releasing Thabo Cele

Former Kaizer Chiefs defender David Kannemeyer says the Soweto giants blundered by releasing midfielder Thabo Cele, who later joined Mamelodi Sundowns. The…
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Relebohile Mofokeng celebrating after scoring for Royale Union Saint-Gilloise against FC Viktoria Plzen

How ex-Pirates coach O’Loughlin has been key for Relebohile Mofokeng in Belgium

Former Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos says the presence of ex-Orlando Pirates assistant coach Chris O'Loughlin at Royale Union Saint-Gilloise has been…
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